Harrold is a small town of 122 in Texas, with a median household income of $80,000
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrold stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Harrold is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harrold city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.1
Harrold's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrold costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrold, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$51,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$2,094
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Harrold's violent crime rate is 352.4 per 100,000 residents
— 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
352.4 /100k
Property Crime
1636.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harrold is served primarily by HARROLD ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harrold, TX
National Avg
School District
HARROLD ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrold sees average highs of 54.7°F in January
and 97.2°F in July,
with 29.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Harrold's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrold roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $51,000 and median rent is $2,094/month.
Harrold's violent crime rate is 352.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1636.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harrold are operated by HARROLD ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harrold, TX has a population of 122, a median household income of $80,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Harrold averages 54.7°F in January and 97.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.5 inches
with about 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Harrold, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76364.
The population of Harrold, Texas is 122 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrold: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $51,000, median household income $80,000, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrold side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.